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5 Mental Illness Myths You Should Bust
In light of May being a Mental Health Awareness month here in the Philippines, we at Bridges of Hope would like to shed light on...
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Who Becomes Drug Addicted and Why?
Many people are still at a loss when it comes to why and how people become drug addicted. Often, and due to prevailing misconceptions about...
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5 Sobering Reminders When You Crave Alcohol
Here are some sobering things to think about when you are starting to crave alcohol. It’s important to reframe how we perceive alcohol and face...
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Easter and Addiction Recovery: Redemption and Renewal
What can we learn from Easter and addiction recovery? How can we find hope, redemption, and renewal in these troubling times? Celebrating Easter this year...
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Hope and Healing: Reflections on Easter, Addiction, and the Pandemic
As you go about your reflections on Easter, think about this: more than one year since the outbreak of this global pandemic called COVID-19, we...
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Powerlessness Over Addiction: Is There a Way to Overcome It?
How does powerlessness over addiction creep up on an addict? How is it so hard for those in active addiction to admit this? Let’s explore...
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7 Truths to Face When a Loved One is Addicted
When a loved one is addicted, things can be dysfunctional. You live with the chaos and the confusion. There are no easy answers, but it’s...
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Obsession: Can It Lead To Addiction?
First and foremost, obsession is different from addiction. An obsession is an ideation or thought that persistently and constantly preoccupies a person’s mind. Meanwhile, an...
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Teenage Drug Abuse in the Philippines: The Scary Stats
Teens are not exempt from drug addiction. Teenage drug abuse is, in fact, common among those between 15 and 19 years old, according to the...
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